On 28 August 1963, more than 200,000 demonstrators took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the nation's capital. The march was successful in pressuring the administration of John F. Kennedy to initiate a strong federal civil rights bill in Congress. During this event, Martin Luther King delivered his memorable ''I Have a Dream'' speech.
The objective or the purpose of the March on Washington was...
> To present a list of the Americans Black's need
> Give a Civil Rights Bill support
> Protest discrimination in transport
The goal of the March on Washington in August of 1963 was to raise awareness about civil rights. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the end of that march.
The goal was to pressure the government to desegregate the armed forces & provide fair working opportunities for African Americans.
It took place in Washington, D.C. in 1964.
"March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom - August 28, 1963"
Malcolm did not the think the March on Washington would accomplish anything. He was said to have called it the Farce on Washington.
"I have a dream"
In front of the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
The March of Washington was on the 28th of August 1963.
The March on Washington started on August 28th, 1963. :D
It took place in Washington, D.C. in 1964.
march to Washington
The March on Washinton took place on the 28 August 1963.
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1963 March on Washington
"March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom - August 28, 1963"
Malcolm did not the think the March on Washington would accomplish anything. He was said to have called it the Farce on Washington.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Martin Luther King Jr.
End Jim Crow Laws